5/3/2017 3:56 PM

Here are some things you need to know before you set out on an adventure.

Every year, more than 30 million Americans leave the comfort of their homes to sleep in a tent, RV, or simply under the stars. There are lots of reasons to rough it on a good-old fashioned camping trip, from physical health benefits to stress relief. (Who needs a Tempur-Pedic mattress when there’s a sleeping bag?) In order for a safe, comfortable, and exciting experience with Mother Nature, learn all the camping dos and don’ts to fully enjoy the Great Outdoors!

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4/30/2017 8:24 PM

We are not the only ones who can get stuck in situations where we need to use survival skills to stay alive. Animals can have also fall into this category, and in most situations, the best way for them to survive is to get help from us. I enjoy watching Animal Planet to learn more about the animals around us, but I have also seen some great survival stories of pets. They may be tragic to hear, but they end happily. Here are ten stories that are unforgettable for me:

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4/30/2017 8:20 PM

Survival is a basic human instinct, which means that no matter the circumstances, you dig deep into the skill that you have learned in the past to help you survive. One way to be prepared is to widen your experience in these types of situations. I am an avid gamer, and I have always loved playing survival games. They offer a great story-based adventure and the way that you play the game often determines whether your character lives or dies.

In the past few years, more of these types of games have been released, so I decided to create a list of the best games to play to become an expert survivalist. Not all of the games on this list are video games, but they are games that can help you learn to survive.

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4/30/2017 8:16 PM

Who doesn’t like a great movie? Movies are one of my favorite mediums to watch, even when I’m in the outdoors; there’s simply nothing better than a good drive-in. Since I am a survivalist, I really love a good flick that focuses on ways to survive tougher situations. With this in mind, I wanted to create this guide about my five favorite movies you can watch to know more about survivalism.

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4/30/2017 8:09 PM

If you have a child, you want to make sure that they are prepared for the unexpected. It can be difficult to teach your kids about emergency survival techniques, but making it into a game can help you to get the point across to them quicker. Here are some methods that will help you teach your kids the basics that they need to know:

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4/30/2017 8:06 PM

If you are out in the wilderness, surviving on your own can be difficult, but if you are prepared, you will be able to make it back to society without much of an issue. Being prepared means that you have practiced your survival skills, and you know what to do if you run out of food, water, or shelter until you can get help or get out of the situation.

Here are eight ways to practice survivalism on a daily basis that can help you:

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4/30/2017 8:03 PM

Hiking in the snow is an amazing experience, but only the best-prepared individuals can survive being out in the cold for an extended period of time. You don’t always expect to be camping out in cold weather, but sometimes the weather can be unpredictable. In fact, this year we experienced a day in early spring when the temperature one day was 60 degrees, and the next day it was below freezing. If we had decided to go camping that weekend, we would have been in for a surprise, which is why it’s best to always be prepared. Let’s take a look at a few tips for surviving in cold weather.

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4/30/2017 8:00 PM

Throughout my life, I’ve lived in some pretty urban environments, and some of those times, I’ve felt that I needed to sharpen my survivalist training so that I could remain sharp for a survival situation. Fortunately, I was always able to take the time to travel to the country to work on my knife skills, go camping, or fishing, but what if you don’t have this option? For this reason, I decided to create this guide about the top 10 cities in the USA where you can practice survivalism.

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4/30/2017 7:31 PM

There is nothing quite like sitting around a campfire with your friends or family in the great outdoors. The fire can help keep you warm after the sun goes down as well as provide you with a source to cook some hotdogs or roast some marshmallows for a delicious s’more. Sometimes getting a fire burning can be difficult, so I created this guide with some tricks and tips to help you create a safe campfire the next time you are camping.

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4/13/2017 6:28 AM

Hiding right in the middle of the public eye can be a huge asset, whether you need to get by unnoticed or not. These ten tips will help you learn how to conceal yourself right out in the open through a variety of different methods and tricks. Whether you just want a little privacy - or you feel you're actually in danger - these tips are guaranteed to help you stay under the radar.